Flying from Houston to Cork Airport (ORK): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll board your flight from Houston to Cork Airport (ORK). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
Cork is five hours ahead of Houston. Cork Airport is located in Cork, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Houston to ORK won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Houston to ORK with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IAH and ORK include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Houston to Cork Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
78.42% of flights that depart George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to ORK flight:
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport are known for their punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down right on cue.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Cork Airport (ORK)
Have a late flight from Houston to Cork Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ORK and turn in quicker:
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Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork
Central Cork is about 5 kilometres from Cork Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cork Airport (ORK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cork Airport is ج.م. 10,332. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 28,726. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to ORK. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Cork Airport (ORK)
August is when most people book flights from Houston to Cork Airport (ORK). Plan your visit to Cork in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a Houston to ORK flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cork to range from 10ºC to 20ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Cork Airport in January when temperatures are between 1ºC and 9ºC.
More about Cork
Start your Cork trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Cork Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Blarney Castle, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone are essential stops on your Cork itinerary.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many places in Ireland waiting to be explored after you've seen Cork. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Tallaght is another standout destination in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. No journey is complete without a visit to St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and Roadstone Retail Belgard.